Pause Before the Rush | An Afternoon of Self-Care

A feel-good afternoon of self-care, creative movement, sound, yoga, calming breath & deep rest. Pause, laugh, connect and recharge. Pause Before the RushA pre-Christmas afternoon of creative movement, yoga, calming breathing and deep rest. Before the Christmas rush really begins, come and spend an afternoon with us to slow down, have some fun, move, create, breathe and properly switch off. Pause Before the Rush is a three-hour afternoon created by Christine Downes of Rainbows of Creative Movement & Creativity and Ash Whittle of O₂ 4 U, Functional Breathing, Yoga, Sleep & Stress Support. We wanted to create something a little different, not just a yoga class or workshop, but an afternoon where you can step away from everything that needs doing and have some time for you. What to expect We’ll begin by settling in with intention setting and calming breathing, giving you a chance to arrive, slow down and leave the outside world at the door. Christine will then bring in creative movement, expression and a little fun. Nothing complicated and absolutely no dance experience needed — just an opportunity to loosen up, move and enjoy yourself. There’ll also be time for creativity and reflection, including writing a letter to your future self and creating a special message to take away with you. As the afternoon moves on, Ash will gradually bring the pace down with gentle Yin yoga, functional breathing and Yoga Nidra, helping you release tension, quieten a busy mind and finish the afternoon in deep rest. We’ll also bring in the beautiful sounds of singing bowls as part of the experience. This afternoon isn’t about being good at yoga, dancing or anything else. It’s about giving yourself a few hours to move, laugh, create, connect, breathe and rest before the busy Christmas season begins. Tea and snacks will be available throughout the afternoon. Your hosts Christine Downes | Rainbows of Creative Movement & Creativity Bringing creative movement, expression, connection and fun. Ash Whittle | O₂ 4 U – Functional Breathing, Yoga, Sleep & Stress Support Bringing functional breathing, gentle yoga, nervous system regulation and deep rest. No previous yoga, movement or breathing experience is needed. Come on your own or bring a friend. Give yourself the afternoon. We would love to see you there. Sunday 18 October | 2–5pm Quinns Mindarie Community Centre Early Bird $77 | Standard $99